Overview
Severity: MEDIUM | Affected: US Critical Infrastructure Sectors | Category: policy
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with CISA, issued a new directive mandating comprehensive security audits and adversarial red teaming for any AI or machine learning system deployed within national critical infrastructure sectors. This includes energy, finance, transportation, and healthcare. The directive, known as 'AI-SEC 25-01,' requires organizations to conduct regular vulnerability assessments, test for common AI attack vectors like model evasion and data poisoning, and provide detailed reports on the resilience of their systems. The policy aims to proactively address the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks against essential services. This marks one of the most assertive federal moves to regulate AI safety and security in high-stakes environments.